AlanBAILEYIt is with great sadness we announce the death of Alan, he passed away at home with family members by his side on Saturday, January 25, aged 87. Alan will be greatly missed by his loving family, Joan, his wife of 65 years, son Paul and his wife Trish, daughter Michelle and her long-term partner Pete. His granddaughter Laura and her husband Kev, his grandson Brad and granddaughters Ruth and Jane, seven great-grandchildren, also his brother-in-law Peter. Born and brought up in Rawtenstall, Alan attended Lea Bank School and served in the Army during his National Service. He was a well known postman in Stacksteads and Bacup and on retirement enjoyed family holidays to Spain and the Canaries, Fuerteventura in particular. He was a past member at Bacup C.C. where for a time he served on the committee and had a season ticket at Burnley Football Club for many years. His funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 12, at 1pm. There will be a service at Knight and Boys Chapel of Rest, Stacksteads conducted by Minister Stephen Crook followed by interment at Bacup Cemetery. Refreshments at Bacup C.C., family flowers only. Any donations to Dementia UK, special thanks to Di at Barker Court, Life Style Homecare and Irwell Medical Practice. Funeral director: Paul Swarsbrick for Knight and Boys.
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